Another high-profile public official convicted of corruption is cashing in for a big pension.

Former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, a Republican, will collect a monthly pension payment of $7,985, according to the New York state comptroller's office.

Annually, that's more than $95,800. Skelos filed for retirement on Dec. 22, less than two weeks after he was convicted on public corruption charges. His retirement was effective Jan. 2.

Pensions for public officials convicted of misusing their public office have gotten increased scrutiny recently after Skelos and former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a Democrat, filed to collect sizable payments.

Some lawmakers and good government groups have been pushing for pension forfeiture rules that require a change to the state constitution. Some labor unions are concerned the proposed wording could impact all public employees. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said earlier this month his Democratic conference wanted more clarity on the rules.

Silver's annual pension is more than $79,000, and his date of retirement was Dec. 1.